SEASON 8, EPISODE 4: Hollie, Rowan, Rosa and Max: Cancer, Classrooms and Growing Up Too Soon

In this powerful episode of Radio Therapy, host Hollie is joined by Rowan, Rosa and Max, who share their experiences of being diagnosed with cancer during their early teenage years and the challenges of navigating friendships, school, and everyday life during and after treatment. The conversation explores the realities of returning to school after cancer, coping with rumours and misunderstandings, and the emotional impact of feeling different from peers who struggle to understand what life with cancer is really like. The young people also discuss the invaluable role of peer support, the friendships they've built through organisations like Teenage Cancer Trust, and why connecting with others who truly understand has been life-changing. Honest, heartfelt and often humorous, this episode shines a light on the importance of friendship, support and belonging throughout the teenage cancer experience. Episode Highlights • Growing up with a cancer diagnosis and how friendships changed during treatment. • The challenges of explaining cancer to classmates and peers. • Returning to school and facing rumours, awkward conversations and new realities. • Why peer support and cancer friendships can make all the difference. • Residential trips, shared experiences and finding people who truly understand. • Learning to navigate friendships after treatment ends. • Using humour to cope with difficult moments and challenges. • Advice for young people facing a diagnosis and for friends wanting to offer support. RadioTherapy podcast is sponsored by the Beatson Cancer Charity Home | Beatson Cancer Charity and The National Lottery Community Fund Young Start programme, Young Start | The National Lottery Community Fund and is recorded by Go Radio in Glasgow Go Radio | 90's 00's & Now | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West (thisisgo.co.uk) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiotherapypodcast

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